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Celebrate The Freedom to Read at Shalhoob’s in the Funk Zone

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Special Event
Event Details:
Celebrate the freedom to read with Santa Barbara Public Library and the Library on the GO! In celebration of intellectual freedom, SBPL will be distributing free copies of frequently challenged books at pop up Library on the Go van stops throughou...

Celebrate The Freedom to Read with the Library on the Go on State Street

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Special Event
Event Details:
Celebrate the freedom to read with Santa Barbara Public Library and the Library on the GO! In celebration of intellectual freedom, SBPL will be distributing free copies of frequently challenged books at pop-up Library on the Go van stops throughout t...

Celebrate The Freedom to Read with the Library on the Go on State Street

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Special Event
Event Details:
Celebrate the freedom to read with Santa Barbara Public Library and the Library on the GO!  In celebration of intellectual freedom, SBPL will be distributing free copies of frequently challenged books at pop up Library on the Go van stops thr...

Library Lab: Eclipse Edition

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Event Details:
With just a week to go until the solar eclipse, get prepared to witness the phenomena with us! Families are invited to join SBPL and Local Astronomer Krissie Cook for science activities and crafts that explore astronomy. Participants can take home a ...

Reduciendo el riesgo de incendios forestales en la zona de ignición del hogar.

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Eastside
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
¡Acompáñanos en un evento donde podrás darle un vistazo al calendario del Consejo de Seguridad contra Incendios del Condado de Santa Bárbara! Descubre una agencia dedicada a promover la seguridad contra incendios forestales a través de la educación y...

Teen Murder Mystery Party - Teen Idol Edition!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastside
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to experience an afternoon of mystery and intrigue at SBPL’s Teen Murder Mystery Party - Teen Idol Edition! Dress up as a diva, channel your inner movie or music star, and get ready to jump into the role of a fun char...

SB Reads: Open Chess Play

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: All Faulkner Galleries
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults
Program Type: SB Reads, Special Event
Event Details:
In A Long Petal of the Sea, Victor plays regular games of chess with Salvador Allende. As part of SB Reads, we're playing the game of strategy together. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their chess strategies while playing...

Veterans Day Closure

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:
All SBPL locations will be closed for Veterans Day. ...

Superhero Day

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Event Details:
Superhero Day is a chance to practice your hero skills, create superhero costumes, and more! Best for children 5 and up. Disclaimer(s): Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or ...

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/23 - 11/24
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:
All SBPL locations are closed from Nov. 23-24 for Thanksgiving. ...

Local Author Book Fair

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Reading, Special Event
Event Details:
Join SBPL and local authors for a book fair where readers can meet these authors from our vibrant local writing community, purchase their work, and support our local literary talent. We look forward to getting our author community together to network...

Winter Solstice Celebration

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6)
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Event Details:
Celebrate the shortest day of the year with crafts, science activities, and a short story time! Best for children 4 and up.   Disclaimer(s): Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in pr...

Winter Holiday Closure

All Day 12/23 - 12/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:
All SBPL locations will be closed for the winter holiday break. ...

Winter Holiday Closure

All Day 12/30 - 1/1
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:
All SBPL locations will be closed for the winter holiday break. ...